Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain•Southaven, MS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse, load and unload shipments, and use powered equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The position is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. Core duties include case picking, using an RF scanner, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working in a freezer or cooler. This is a third-weekend-shift role, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Overtime may be required based on business needs. Pay is $20.35 per hour, with a $3.00-per-hour shift differential and a $2.25-per-hour freezer incentive. DHL Supply Chain describes itself as the world’s leading contract logistics provider and says it has been certified as a Great Place to Work and a Top Employer in the US for the third year in a row.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience operating a Reach Truck.
At least 1 year of experience operating a Dock Stocker.
At least 6 months of experience using an RF scanner.
At least 6 months of experience with a Warehouse Management System such as Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, or AS400.
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Six months of warehouse experience is preferred.
Six months of forklift operation experience is required in the listed qualifications.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory accuracy.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Verify load accuracy, including load count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
Keep facility equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly.
Assist with physical inventories.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Use an RF scanner and perform case picking.
Lift up to 35 pounds and work in a freezer or cooler.